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The Scholastic Store

　　Most parents want their children to read, and moreover, to enjoy reading. Scholastic helps to make that wish a reality by publishing interesting, well written stories that are popular with children. With such classics as "Clifford the Big Red Dog," "The Magic School Bus," and "Harry Potter," the Scholastic Store will delight your children.

　　557 Broadway

　　212-343-6100

Ellen's Stardust Diner

　　The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat. Arugula salads, grilled cheese, burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. A hall of beauty queens, a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you add to this unique dining experience.

　　1650 Broadway, corner of 51st St.

　　212-956-5151

21. Which of the following websites helps kids learn about animals?

22. To develop your kids' interest in reading, you can bring them to_________.

A. the Whispering Gallery B. the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner D. the American Museum of Natural History

23. It can be learned from the passage that ___________.

A. sound travels well in the Whispering Gallery

B. people can enjoy music in the Scholastic Store

C. Ellen's Stardust Diner mainly provides western food

D. the America Museum of Natural History has a history of 200 years

24. The passage is intended for __________.

A. kids B. educators C. parents D. environmentalists

　　What could make a five-year-old dancer any happier? I had my mother and grandmother's full attention. I was wearing makeup like a big girl, and I was dressed in a white tutu (芭蕾舞短裙). I was so happy.

　　As I stepped backstage, I couldn't wait to see Mommy and Grandmother's faces; they would be so proud of me.

Grandparents, mothers, fathers and friends started to pour into the room. My eyes searched wildly for my mother and grandmother. All around me I saw each performer holding her bouquet

　　(花束) of flowers in their arms.

　　"Esther." I heard my name being called.

　　"Mommy," I replied, rushing into her arms. My eyes glanced over to my grandmother. There were no flowers. Was I not good enough? Why didn't I get flowers? Tears began to stream down my cheeks.

　　"Esther, what's the matter? You were so good on stage. Why are you crying?"

　　"Flowers," I said, as I started to cry uncontrollably. "Where are my flowers?"

My mother was upset and said that this was the first recital (独舞表演) in your family so she